North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15
Key Takeaway
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 508 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00474 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Broad River Soil & Water Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 is owned by Broad River Soil & Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 built?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 last inspected?
North Fork Broad River WS Str # 15 was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.